This Day In History: Births and Deaths

Today, we shall progress through births and deaths of historical figures.

Births:

• Vespasian, a Roman Emperor; 9 A.D.


• King Louis the XVIII; 1755 A.D.


• Christopher Paolini, Author of the Eragon series; 1983 A.D.

Deaths:

• Valentinian, a Roman Emperor; 375 A.D.


• Jack (Calico Jack) Rackham, an English Pirate; 1720 A.D.

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